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A Community Affair - Lavett Ballard on The People Who Could Fly

Artist Lavett Ballard joins host Sydney Cella for a new addition of A Community Affair. Ballard discusses her exhibit, "The People Who Could Fly", which will be showcased at Rowan University in May and much more.   

Pulling from themes of flight, freedom, and ancestral connection, The People Who Could Fly references the African American folklore of the same name, which tells the story of enslaved individuals who were believed to have the ability to fly, symbolizing a deep spiritual connection to freedom and transcendence. Through her work, Ballard re-imagines these powerful narratives, creating a visual language that honors both the past and the ongoing struggles for liberation.

2025 Rowan University Commencement Address - Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens

Chris Gheysens is chairman and chief executive officer of Wawa, a chain of more than 1,100 convenience stores in nine states across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the U.S. and Washington, D.C. Wawa is a family- and associate-owned, privately held company with more than 45,000 associates serving almost two million customers every day.

The company began in New Jersey in the early 1800’s as an iron foundry and a cotton and textile mill and moved to Pennsylvania with the opening of a dairy plant in 1902. The original dairy was built in a rural section of Pennsylvania called “Wawa,” which was named by Native Americans to honor a favored game – the Canada goose. As home delivery of dairy declined and supermarkets became more abundant in the early 1960s, the concept to open Wawa convenience stores became a reality with the first in Folsom, Pa., in 1964.

Gheysens, who’s been with Wawa for more than 27 years, was previously chief financial and administrative officer with responsibility for all financial, legal and human resource functions. Prior to joining Wawa, Gheysens was in the audit practice at Deloitte and Touche, LLP in Philadelphia.

A graduate of Saint Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Villanova University School of Business and his Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. Gheysens is a certified public accountant who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Leadership degree and the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Achievement Award from Saint Joseph’s University.

2025 Rowan University Commencement Address - Dr. Ali Houshmand

Rowan University President Dr. Ali Houshmand addresses the graduating Class of 2022 during The University Commencement Ceremony & Celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00a.m. at Richard Wackar Stadium.

Best of the Early Bird Special - The NFL Draft, TV vs. Music

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly breakdown what they would do if they had unlimited money, Sam and Jordan talk NFL Draft, Owen and Connor ponder about if they would rather have a life with no TV or music, and Doc and Brett debate which league they would rather be drafted to. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

 

 

 

 

 

Best of the Early Bird Special - Minecraft, The Masters, & March Madness

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly talk about The Minecraft movies debut at the box office. Sam and Jordan recap the March Madness tournament. Owen and Connor discuss their semester and look to the future, and Doc and Brett chat about the Masters. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

Best of the Early Bird Special - JonasCon

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly talk about the JonasCon, Sam and Jordan talk about the controversial torpedo bat that is sported by the Yankees, Owen and Connor talk about their summer plans, and Doc and Brett talk about the Phillies. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

Best of the Early Bird Special - The End of Forever 21 & Opening Day

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: The show is back as Spring Break concludes. Doc opens the show talking about the end of Forever 21, Sam and Jordan discuss what next jerseys they will buy, Owen and Connor debate if they would rather explore the ocean or space for one day, and Doc and Brett talk opening day and their favorite memories from it. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

 

 

 

 

Best of the Early Bird Special - St. Patrick's Day

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Sam and Jordan talk about what is the most difficult sports format to win in, and we have a host "flip" as Doc and Owen team up to talk about their St. Patrick's Day plans. Brett and Connor debate what animal would be the rudest if they could talk. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.

 

 

The Rowan Report - 3/15/25

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on cuts to the U.S. Dept. of Education and NJ's Attorney General files lawsuit against the Trump Administration.

Best of the Early Bird Special - Valentine's Day & The Big Game

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: BEANIES WANTED. Doc and Brett face reality as their bet cashes in and they have to shave their heads as a result of the Big Game outcome. Doc has a special guest to recap the big game the Monday after the Event. Sam and Jordan talk their favorite parts of elementary Valentine's Day, and Owen and Connor have Valentine's Day themed would you rather. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com.